Avulsion fracture of the 5th metatarsal styloid

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of twisting injury to the left ankle/foot.

Left ankle and foot X-rays

x-ray

Base of 5th metatarsal avulsion fracture.

Annotated image

Base of 5th metatarsal avulsion fracture.

Case Discussion

Avulsion fractures of the 5th metatarsal styloid should be differentiated from other proximal fifth metatarsal fractures

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